Rick LeCouteur
Inviting young readers to marvel at the wonder of nature's creatures
Media/Press
The Dean's Bookshelf of UC Davis' Veterinary Authors
June 2025
Featured at the Patwin Elementary School Library, May 2025
'Dog Talk (and Kitties Too!)' Podcast, June 2025
Dog Talk (and Kitties Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been hosted by Tracie Hotchner
for 13 years.
''The Jumping Spider Craze"
Dr. Rick LeCouteur is not officially an arachnologist (spider expert) but he has always been fascinated by them and knows a wonderfully amazing amount about them (and it seems nearly every living creature on the planet!)
Author Visit, Patwin Elementary School, March 2025
Today,
I read my children's
picture books
to the 5th graders at
Patwin Elementary School
in Davis, California.
I was reminded "Why?"
I am passionate
about educating young readers about wildlife and the environment
Australian Book Lovers Podcast, February 2025
Australian Book Lovers is on a mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature from all genres to book lovers around the globe, as well as fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller.
'Veterinary Viewfinder' Podcast, January 2025
Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, have co-hosted their award-winning weekly veterinary podcast since 2016.
Each week, they “tackle the toughest topics in veterinary medicine,” highlighting controversial issues and trending news, introducing veterinary key opinion leaders and provocateurs, and offering solutions to the myriad challenges facing the veterinary profession.
'Oh Behave!' Podcast, December 2024
'Stop Calling Me Names!'
America’s Pet Edu-Tainer Arden Moore
hosts the #1 & longest running pet podcast in America:
the 'Oh Behave! Show' on Pet Life Radio
'Blunt Dissection' Podcast, January 2025
The original and best podcast in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Dave Nicol.
In this episode, we explore Rick’s incredible journey from rural beginnings to global impact. We discuss the evolution of veterinary medicine, the art of mastering multiple careers, and how a simple belief - “What’s next?” - can fuel a life of purpose and joy.
Crystal, Supercuts, Davis CA, December 2024
Tracie Hotchner, December 2024
Australian Book Lovers, November 2024
​"A poignant narrative that sheds light on the repercussions of human intervention on wildlife and underscores the value of empathy and acceptance. Through Penny’s resilient journey, young readers learn valuable lessons on embracing differences and the far-reaching impact of thoughtless behavior."
"Nasty Names Are Hurtful serves as a compelling exploration of resilience and compassion, resonating with readers of all ages."
ZOOLogic Podcast, November 2024
​Zoo Logic with animal trainer, zoo advocate, and ZOOmility author, Dr. Grey Stafford, is a weekly conversation with zoo, aquarium, and animal experts about: Nature, wildlife, pets, animal training with positive reinforcement, health and welfare, research, conservation, and education, sustainability, zoo politics, activism and legislation, and all things animals!
Maza's Musings Podcast, November 2024
Rick's experiences as a veterinarian, educator, and advocate for animal well-being have spanned multiple continents. Now, he's sharing his love for animals and nature in a new form: children's literature! Through stories about animals, he's teaching young readers the value of curiosity, empathy, and responsibility toward the natural world. RIck joined the podcast to talk about his third book, "Nasty Names Are Hurtful: An Australian white ibis in the city." It promises to be wild!
Wandering Educators, Instagram, October 2024
"I’m so excited to share a beautiful, important children’s picture book with you today. Written by Dr. Rick LeCouteur, Nasty names Are Hurtful: An Australian white ibis reponds to name-calling in the city is a story of wildlife, environmental refugees, and kindness and understanding."
"I love this book for so many reasons: the art, the kindness, the education, the wildlife, and of course, the ways we can grow and change this world to become better for all of us."
"Highly, highly recommended."
New Dimensions Newsletter, UC Davis Human Resources, August 2024
Jill Blew, Four-eyed Frog Books, Gualala CA, July 2024
Classroom Readings, Winters CA, April 2024
The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore, Woodland CA, March 2024
Book Signing Event, Davis CA, March 2024
World Small Animal Vet. Assoc. (WSAVA) Bulletin August 2018
World Small Animal Vet. Assoc. (WSAVA), November 2017
Clinician's Brief Editorial, September 2012
LSU Phi Zeta Research Day, September 2012
Clinician's Brief Editorial, September 2010
Companion Magazine, April 2009
British Small Animal Vet. Assoc. Awards, April 2004
Mitch Albom, American best-selling author, 2003
Australian Veterinary Association News, September 2003
World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Grenada,
Spain, October 2002
Sacramento Bee, May 2002
Sacramento Bee (Part 1 of 4), October 2000
Sacramento Bee (Part 2 0f 4), October 2000
Sacramento Bee (Part 3 of 4), October 2000
Sacramento Bee (Part 4 of 4), October 2000
The Ugliest Dog, Bruce Whatley, 1992
Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald, July 1991
Newspaper, Lund, Sweden, September 1986
Brain tumor surgery can be performed on pets
It’s clear that dogs, cats and other animals suffer from headaches. They may stop eating, are depressed and bump into things. They can't tell us they have a headache. Therefore, we should be vigilant.
“In many cases, it turns out that headache is the first symptom of a brain tumor,” says Professor Richard LeCouteur, American expert on neurological diseases in animals.
During the week, Professor LeCouteur together with nearly a hundred veterinarians from the USA, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, participated in a symposium in Lund.
“When an animal has a tumor on the brain in the USA we often do surgery. During a succession of years, we have successfully performed many operations,” claims Professor LeCouteur.
Daily Democrat, May 1980
